General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached on the front downtube.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase below the gear shifter.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2021 Sportster S
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
World manufacturer identifier
1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States
5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States or Thailand for sale outside of the United States
932=Originally manufactured in Brazil
MLY=Originally manufactured in Thailand
2
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm3 or larger)
3
Model
See VIN model table
4
Engine type
4=Revolution Max™ 1250 cm3 liquid-cooled, fuel-injected
5
Calibration/configuration, introduction
1=Domestic (DOM)
2=California (CAL)
3=Canada (CAN)
4=ENG/EN2/HDI/HD2/HD4
5=Japan (JPN)
6=Australia (AUS)
7=Brazil (BRZ)
8=Asia Pacific (APC)
9=IND/IN2
0=ASEAN (AZN)
A=China (CHN)
G=HD3
6
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
7
Model year
M=2021
8
Assembly plant
B=York, PA U.S.A.
D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand
9
Sequential number
Varies
Table 2. VIN Model Codes: Sportster S Models
CODE
MODEL
ZC
RH1250S Sportster® S